Breguet et Fils
Souscription No. 1329 | A rare gold ruby cylinder single handed Souscription watch, Circa 1804
Auction Closed
December 6, 09:17 PM GTNN
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: white enamel with Breguet numerals and five minute divisions, blued steel single hand
Caliber: gilt ruby cylinder, central going barrel, gilt three-arm balance with parachute suspension and compensation curb
Movement number: 1329
Case: 20k yellow gold, engine turned grains d'orge case back with fluted case bands
Case number: 859
Size: 61 mm diameter
Signed: dial and movement signed Breguet, case signed JLJ for case maker Jean-Louis Joly
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Breguet Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on 22 April 1804
The Souscription watch series was created by Abraham Louis Breguet to aid the recovery of his business following the French Revolution. Clients would have to advance a quarter of the 600 Livres upon ordering the watch, which covered the cost of materials and labor. The client would be required to pay the remainder of the balance once the watch is delivered.